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Satellite TV System from Rockwell Collins Certified on BBJ
October 16, 2006, 7:52 AM
June 2005

Rockwell Collins last month announced that its Tailwind 550 satellite television system has gainedan STC for installation in the Boeing Business Jet.Completed by Jet Aviation in Basel, Switzerland,the certification allows Collins to deliver “globaltelevision solutions for current and potential B

ADS-B Traffic and Weather Services Make East Coast Debut
October 16, 2006, 7:50 AM
June 2005

Pilots flying with ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) avionics are getting theopportunity to test the traffic and weather datalink service up and down the East Coast.

FAA study compares U.S. and foreign ATC
October 16, 2006, 7:48 AM
June 2005

The FAA recently concluded a study that compares the productivity and cost-effectiveness of select U.S. terminal ATC facilities in 2002 with those of similar private or quasi-government-operated non-U.S. facilities. On average, U.S.

PS Engineering Gets Sirius about Future of In-flight Audio
October 16, 2006, 7:45 AM
June 2005

The latest cockpit audio panel from PS Engineering, the PMA8000-SR, does everything a conventional panel can, with one extra feature sure to get the attention of audiophiles.

Pentar Avionics Shows OffLatest AR230 ‘Miniserver’
October 16, 2006, 7:44 AM
June 2005

Although relatively small, the Jetlan AR230 onboard file server from Pentar Avionics is big where it counts: performance and features.

Sandel Gains TSO Approval for SN3500 Electronic HSI
October 16, 2006, 7:43 AM
June 2005

Sandel Avionics announced that its latest SN3500 electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI) has received TSO approval from the FAA, clearing the way for immediate deliveries of the unit to dealers.

Mid-Continent Introduces Two-inch Standby Attitude Indicator
October 16, 2006, 7:42 AM
June 2005

Following the successful introduction last year of the three-inch 4300 Lifesaver backup attitude indicator, Mid-Continent Instruments has gone one step better by unveiling an even smaller product, the two-inch 4200 series indicator.

2005 Aircraft Electronics Association Convention: AEA hosts record-setting show in Dallas
October 16, 2006, 7:41 AM
June 2005

As it usually does, news from the cockpit avionics front featured prominently at the Aircraft Electronics Association’s annual convention, held this year April 27 to 30 in Grapevine, Texas.

Industry prepares for Paris Air Show
October 16, 2006, 7:32 AM
June 2005

This month’s 46th International Paris Air Show is already scheduled to feature the world’s largest passenger aircraft and the airliner with the longest range, and if the Ukrainians bring their Antonov An-225, the show will boast the world’s largest aircraft as well.

In The Works: Ibis Aerospace AE270
October 16, 2006, 7:29 AM
June 2005

In mid-April, Ibis Aerospace conducted indirect lightning tests on its 10-seat Ae270 turboprop single. According to the company, these tests were under the control of the Czech Civil Aviation Authority inspectors and EMCC of Germany.

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